The 32-year-old tore the ACL and MCL in his right leg on Dec. 27 when Ottawa's Cory Conacher fell on his outstretched leg, ending Seidenberg's season. Dr. Peter Asnis performed surgery Jan. 7 at Mass. General Hospital.

Wearing a brace but walking without crutches, Seidenberg said Saturday the goal for now is to get his range of motion back. He's been exercising and rehabbing under the supervision of physical therapist Scott Waugh.

The expected recovery time for Seidenberg is 6-8 months, which would have him back on the ice over the summer and ready for training camp in September. With the surgery having been successful and rehab well underway, that timetable is still in effect.

For now, one of the hardest parts has been keeping from going stir crazy as his teammates fight to make the playoffs.

“When I come in and see all the guys every day, it's OK,” Seidenberg said. “When they start traveling and I'm alone with [strength and conditioning coach John Whitesides] at the gym there, it's a little tough. Not because of Whitey, but because of myself. It's all good.”